I'm posting a self portrait of myself sitting at the kitchen table studying away. I've been practicing at becoming comfortable with who I am and part of that involves being comfortable with what I look like. How long have I looked in the mirror and not really seen myself, it is time to start looking. And so photos- it is difficult to do but at Ninas suggestion over at Ornamental I'm going to try and post a self portrait every Friday. This is for me, not as vanity but as a way of getting to know myself better.
You go girl! What a wonderful idea... I think your first self portrait is lovely and I look forward to seeing more. It's true, at least in my case, that when I see photos of myself (that may or may not be flattering) I learn a little more about myself. I've never had a self image problem (not that I'm saying you do) and have always tried to make other women aware that they are strong, intelligent, beautiful, courageous and caring... I may not really know you, but just the fact that you are doing this and from what I've learned from your blog, you are all that and more. Never doubt it!
ReplyDeleteGreat self portrait. I am pleased to meet you. We are all so self critical and it is good to learn to quiet that voice. Its an exciting journey. Happy travels.
ReplyDeleteYou are amazing, so strong, I am in awe of what you are doing. I am always the one behind the camera these days because I have not accepted gracefully this whole aging thing. I still think if we lived in a world without mirrors I would never know how I was aging, I still would see the image I saw many years ago.
ReplyDeleteI love it Lorrie - Wow! You are such an inspiration - you're strength, yes strength, is amazing!
ReplyDeleteI love this, Lorrie!! You are amazing and this coincides with me today thinking how I need to feel better about how I look, how I am aging. I need to follow your example and get to know myself again - at this age, not how I used to be! Thank you!! Love, Silke
ReplyDeleteI love your portrait! I think I will jump in next week. The self doubt was all I could do this week! Thank you for your words of wisdom!
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Lorrie this is a beautiful self portrait- we all have self doubt but I want you to know that even though I only know you through your blog you are a beautiful person- inside and out. You give such sweet inspiration.
ReplyDeleteand by the way- you have gorgeous skin!
ReplyDeleteYour self portrait Friday idea is great. I see you as a thinker. Are you going to ArtFest? I'd love to meet you.
ReplyDeleteWonderful self portrait, Lorrie. I am still debating this - I am not comfortable with myself lately. So I think this is very courageous of you! Kudos!
ReplyDeletei'm so proud of you, my friend!!! what a wonderful self portrait - and an easy subject matter, i.e. YOU. sending you love and gratitude - xoxoxoxo
ReplyDeleteI think thats a really interesting idea...I know what you mean about looking at yourself, you can look for so long the reflection becomes a stranger, I the worst thing is for me is when I catch myslef in a large mirror in a shop and for an instant I dont know its me...then I recognise myself...not a very nice experience by all accounts...H
ReplyDeleteNice picture. Look like your mom and sister!!
ReplyDeletehi lorrie...found you through nina's blog...I'm still debating the portrait friday idea for me...your portrait looks so serene.
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